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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Iron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slippin. John The Iron is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John The Iron!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Medeiros shoots in and gets a takedown into The Iron's guard.
The Iron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Medeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros lands a couple of digs.
The Iron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
Medeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Iron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Iron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Iron!
Medeiros tries to improve position but can't.
Medeiros taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Iron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros wants to control but The Iron postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Iron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Iron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Medeiros, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron is chipping away with strikes.
Medeiros on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Iron working away.
Medeiros takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Iron looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Medeiros is avoiding damage well.
Medeiros wants to control but The Iron postures up.
Medeiros sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Iron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Iron is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medeiros sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron winds up and cracks Medeiros with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Iron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Iron.
Medeiros is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medeiros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros actively working from the bottom here.
The Iron is thwarting Medeiros's attempts to control the position.
The Iron seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Iron is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Iron is looking for a kimura but Medeiros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Iron to get the leverage.
The Iron wants to work for an arm triangle but Medeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medeiros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medeiros.
Medeiros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros controlling The Iron's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Iron's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Iron distracts Medeiros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Iron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Medeiros manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Iron has Medeiros in his guard.
Medeiros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Iron wants to get back to his feet but Medeiros is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but The Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros works over The Iron with some ground and pound from guard.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses.
The Iron manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Iron lands with some strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Medeiros can't escape the position.
Medeiros is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Medeiros really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Medeiros tries to hold on but The Iron postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Iron lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Medeiros hang on?
Medeiros is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John The Iron will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Medeiros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Iron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Iron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Iron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Iron is on top in guard.
Medeiros has The Iron pulled in close to control his posture.
The Iron cracks Medeiros with a solid left hand.
The Iron works over Medeiros with some ground and pound from guard.
Medeiros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros wants to sweep here but The Iron controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros has The Iron pulled in close to control his posture.
The Iron has gone for a leg lock! Medeiros slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Iron's guard.
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Iron has control of Medeiros's left arm, preventing Medeiros from doing any damage.
The Iron keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The Iron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Medeiros being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Iron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
The Iron trying to control the position.
The Iron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Iron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Iron.
The Iron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Iron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Iron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medeiros defending well though.
The Iron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medeiros has hold of The Iron's hands but The Iron slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Medeiros punching from the bottom.
Medeiros trying to control but The Iron postures up.
John The Iron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medeiros tries to roll over but The Iron keeps him under control.
The Iron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Iron looks to land a strike but Medeiros avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Medeiros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Iron is working Medeiros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Medeiros is trying to keep The Iron in close.
The Iron is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Iron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Iron is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Iron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Medeiros has momentary wrist control but The Iron slips an elbow through the middle.
The Iron landing with the ground and pound.
The Iron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Iron throwing strikes from guard but Medeiros blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Iron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Iron is looking to work some ground and pound but Medeiros has wrist control.
The Iron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Iron postures up in Medeiros's guard and throws a big left but Medeiros blocks it.
Medeiros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Iron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Iron.
Medeiros keeps the fight on the outside.
Medeiros swats away the attempt to clinch by The Iron.
Medeiros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown. The Iron tries to sprawl out of it but Medeiros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Iron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Iron pinned against the cage. The Iron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron tries to clinch there but Medeiros circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Medeiros.
The Iron is looking to clinch.
Medeiros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Iron sprawls well initially but Medeiros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Medeiros connects with a nice short shot to The Iron's temple.
The Iron tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Iron won't allow Medeiros to pass to mount.
The Iron is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Iron wants to get back to his feet.
The Iron is trying to get back to full guard.
John The Iron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medeiros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Iron is just riding it out for now. Medeiros eventually gives up the hold.
Medeiros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Iron to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros controlling from the top position.
The Iron wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
The Iron wants to stand up but Medeiros is controlling him.
The Iron looking to control.
Jose Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Iron's guard.
The Iron is holding on to half guard well.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Medeiros looks to land a strike but The Iron avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Medeiros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but The Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medeiros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Iron is trying to control the position but Medeiros postures up.
The Iron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medeiros is controlling him.
Medeiros trying to control but The Iron is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Iron pulls Medeiros in close to his closed guard and prevents Medeiros from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Iron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The Iron!
During a confident post fight interview, John The Iron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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